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Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of State

Election Certification

Deadline for county clerks to certify the results — of the May 18 election — to the clerk of the political subdivision(s). (*This date may vary; to be done immediately […]

County Canvass

Deadline for the board of county commissioners to meet and conduct the canvass — of the May 18 election. [§34-1410, Idaho Code]

Election Day

Polling places — and the county clerk’s office — to be open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day. [§34-211, […]

Emergency Absentee Ballots

County clerks may receive emergency absentee ballot applications from this date through 5 p.m. on May 17 from those who cannot be present for voting due to hospitalization if hospitalization […]

Publish Second Election Notification

Deadline for county clerk to publish the second notice of election — along with a facsimile sample ballot — for the May 19 election. (If possible, the notice should appear […]

Mail Ballot Precincts

Deadline for county clerks to complete mailing ballots to voters in designated mail ballot precincts — for the May 18 election. [§34-308, Idaho Code]

Preregistration Deadline

Voter registrations must be received by the county clerk — for the May 18 election. (Deadline is postmarked by this date for mailed paper applications, 5 p.m. for paper applications […]

Poll Watchers

Deadline for candidates and pro and con representatives to submit a written request (to the county clerk) for the purpose of authorizing watchers to observe at polling places — for […]

Early Voting May Begin

For the May 18 election in those counties that choose to conduct early voting. [§34-1012, Idaho Code]

Designate Polling Places

Last day for county commissioners to designate polling places — for the May 18 election. [§34-302, Idaho Code]

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